To celebrate its first 25 years, IAWA has co-sponsored events with organizations such as the Vito Marcantonio Forum's Author Series, participated in the NYC Poetry Festival on Governors Island and will be joining Bordighera Press at the Brooklyn Book Festival as well as a Bookend event on Sept. 15 at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. 2nd Saturday readings are the core of IAWA's activities and all are welcomed to read out loud.

Wally Lamb [2] [2]is the author of five New York Times' bestselling novels: Wishin’ and Hopin’, The Hour I First Believed, I Know This Much is True, She's Come Undone, and most recently, We Are Water. Lamb also edited Couldn’t Keep It to Myself and I’ll Fly Away, two volumes of essays from students in his writing workshop at York Correctional Institution, a women’s prison in Connecticut, where he has been a volunteer facilitator for the past 16 years. Lamb’s forthcoming sixth work of fiction, I’ll Take You There, [3] will appear in November in both hardcover and digital form. The digital e-book will feature text, audio, music, and film. www.wallylamb.net [2]

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Gil Fagiani has published five books of poetry the most recent of which is Logos (Guernica Editions [4], 2015). Other collections include: Stone Walls, and Chianti in Connecticut published by Bordighera Press [5], A Blanquito in El Barrio, and Rooks published by Rain Mountain Press [6]; and three chapbooks, Crossing 116th Street, Grandpa’s Wine, and Serfs of Psychiatry.

The It [10]alian American Writers Association [10] is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every 2nd Saturday of the month. Readings begin with an Open Mic: IAWA-East is held even months at Sidewalk Café [11] and IAWA-West continues at Cornelia Street Café [12] on odd months. Visit and join us at iawa.net

COVER: $10 includes complimentary drink.

CONTACT: www.corneliastreetcafe.com; or 212-989-9319.

DIRECTIONS: Trains: A, B, C, D, E, F, and M to West 4th St. or 1 to Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.